This Contra Bassoon and Bassoon were owned by Leland Smith,
a composition professor at Stanford that played bassoon. He bought the bassoons
in the late 1940’s while in Paris after WWII. Leland also played with the
Chicago Symphony, SF Symphony and SF Opera as a sub many years ago. He passed
last February and will be missed by all that knew him. The contra is serial
number 407 (late 1920’s) Model 43f ,
A-Bow removable with extra C- Head with 2 Heckel prewar bocals and a wooden case. The case has
the original shipping labels from the White Star Line Queen Mary! The wood is
in excellent condition with original finish..
Heckel Bassoon Model 41i, serial number 9321 (1940’s) with 2
Heckel Bocals and Case was also brought from Europe by Leland in the 1940’s and
is in excellent condition, of course it would need pad and joint work to seal
it and it does not have a high D key or
E key. The whisper lock is in the right hand thumb position. Contact info: Stefanie Feldman
( 650)-417-4931 (650)697-6966 E Mail: bc.events@yahoo.com
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What's the asking price?
For asking Price contact: Stefanie Feldman: 650.967.6966
E Mail: bc.events@yahoo.com
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